Software Developer - Data Platform & Distributed Systems

Participate in system design and architecture discussions.

Ensure reliability, observability, and performance of core services.

Proven experience building backend services and distributed systems.

Strong experience with MongoDB and/or PostgreSQL.

Solid understanding of data modelling, indexing, and query optimisation.

Experience with messaging systems (e.g., Kafka) and caching (e.g., Redis).

Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

Strong focus on scalability, performance, and maintainable code.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex issues.

Experience working with high-throughput or low-latency systems.

Familiarity with observability tools and performance profiling.

Experience in data-intensive environments.

Experience with Golang or willingness to learn.

Demonstrated technical or project leadership experience.

Why work with us?

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Highly attractive bonus scheme

Hybrid model and flexible working with up to 2 days at home

Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program

Company pension with generous employer contribution

Wellbeing Unmind app – puts you in control of your mental health

A flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes - gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more!

Regular social club events, spontaneous reward events throughout the year

Cycle purchase scheme

Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes

Bank Holiday Swap - our holiday swap program allows you to change it for another day of your choice!

Relaxed dress code policy

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